Fatal Series Author Marie Force Joins Rachel Inside the Actors Studio

Today I am thrilled to welcome Marie Force to Kiss and Thrill! Marie is the author of the intense and enticing romantic suspense Fatal Series in addition to the McCarthys of Gansett Island and other bestselling contemporary romance series.

Book 6 of the Fatal Series, FATAL MISTAKE, released in June to the great excitement of her fans, who launched the book onto the New York Times bestseller list, debuting at #20 on the ebook list.

A critical error.

A Cinderella season cut short.

A star player murdered.

D.C. is recovering from angry riots after one player’s mistake blew the D.C. Federals’ chance at the World Series, and Lt. Sam Holland is determined to unravel the twisted web of motives behind the star center fielder’s death. Was it a disgruntled fan, a spurned lover or a furious teammate?

While Sam digs through clues, her husband, U.S. Senator Nick Cappuano, fights for his political life in the final days of his reelection campaign as financial irregularities threaten his future. It’s a distraction Nick can ill afford with Sam in the midst of another high-profile murder investigation and both of them trying to help their adopted son, Scotty, cope with the murder of a ball player he admired.

Determined to bring the killer to justice, Sam must root out the truth before another mistake proves fatal.

Marie has a special treat for our readers today, she is giving away the entire Fatal Series in ebook to 1 lucky commenter. If you’ve been dying to to read this series, here is your chance to nab them all. And to my Kiss and Thrill sisters – no fair to quit the blog so you’ll be eligible to enter the drawing. 😉

Marie chose my favorite type of interview for today’s blog, because I get to put on my James Lipton costume (Will Ferrell does him better, but since we’re not doing video I’m going to claim to come in a close second).

So now, without further delay, are Marie’s answers to my questions, unabashedly stolen from James Lipton, who adapted them from French television personality Bernard Pivot, who modeled his questions after the Proust Questionnaire.

1. What is your favorite word?Kerfuffle

2. What is your least favorite word? Lover

3. What turns you on?Intelligence

4. What turns you off?Ignorance

5. What sound or noise do you love?My kids’ laughter

6. What sound or noise do you hate?Rap music

7. What is your favorite curse word?Fuck. Is there another one?

8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?None.

9. What profession would you not like to do?Accounting.

10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?All your favorite people didn’t make the cut. Wouldn’t you rather be with them Down Under?

I have to admit, my answer is the same or similar to Marie’s for at least five of these (including #7). How about you? How many of your answers would line up with Marie’s?

One lucky commenter will win this:

Marie Force is the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling, award-winning author of more than 25 contemporary romances, including The McCarthys of Gansett Island Series, the Fatal Series, the Treading Water Series and numerous stand-alone books. Her new series, The Green Mountain Series, begins Feb. 4, 2014 with “All You Need Is Love.”

While her husband was in the Navy, Marie lived in Spain, Maryland and Florida, and she is now settled in her home state of Rhode Island. She is the mother of two teenagers and two feisty dogs, Brandy and Louie.

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Kerfuffle is my favorite word, too! Don’t you just love the way it sounds when you say it out loud? Maybe it’s that combo of hard and soft consonants. Hmm, that’s true for #7 too. Welcome to K&T, Marie! Fatal Affair is my favorite type of read–political intrigue, mystery, and romance. I’m going to enjoy reading through the entire series.

I worked for the Association of Government Accountants for 16 years, so I know enough about accounting to be dangerous, and enough to know I have no business doing it. I just hired a CPA to work for me full time. That’s how great my needs are. LOL. Hope you enjoy the books!

There are other curse words than ‘fuck’??? That word comes outta my mouth more times than I care to count in a day! It’s so versatile! Oh, Mama sure is proud! 😉 And I HATE the word ‘lover.’ Abso-f*cking-lutely HATE it! I come across that word in a book & I groan (out loud) in annoyance.

I love, LoVe, LOVE the Gansett series — read them all in a matter of days, (minus book 9 that hadn’t been released yet), then turned around & read them AGAIN! Then Book 9 came out & yeah, I was through it in less than a day! I’ve heard that the Fatal series is amazeballs, so I can’t wait to dig into it!

Last night, to my son’s great shock, I said, “I fucking hate spiders.” And then I said, “You didn’t hear that.” LOL! I try… Thanks Candi! Glad you enjoy Gansett and “amazeballs”? Love to hear that about the Fatal Series!

I love all of Marie Force’s series. I stumbled upon the first fatal book, which was being offered for free and have been hooked ever since. I have now read all the fatal series books, all the McCarthy’s of Gansette Island series, and the Treading Water series. I am planning on reading the Green Mountain series and her single books.

I have yet to read this series and i would love to win these books..thanks for the giveaway…I don’t like the word lover either just does not sound right to me and there is nothing like the sound of kids laughter…keep up the awesome writing..you rock

I have loved all of your books. It would be wonderful to own the set. I usually get them on my kindle. Your books are always very enjoyable and entertaining. I don’t want to put them down.
Keep writing.

I have a Fatal Addiction to all of Marie’s series as well as a deep respect for how she turned all those initial rejections into lemonade! Not to have moved forward on her own would have been a Fatal Mistake!

As one of my favorite authors, Marie Force whets my appetite for mystery and romance…I devour every word she writes and “hunger” for her next adventure. As she says, we fans read faster than she can write. Keep up the great work Marie. I mark future release dates in my planner so I can plan ahead for my next “meal.”

Absolutely the truth! When I start one of your books I am unable to put it down and read every free second I have! I have read the entire Gansett Island series, Georgia on my Mind, The Wreck,True North and the first two books in the Fatal series. I am impatiently waiting to be able to read the rest!

I just recently found you Marie. I LOVED the McCarthy series and can hardly wait for the next book. Just finished The Wreck and have started the Treading Water series. The Fatal series is next up and then to the individual titles. You are a fabulous story teller. Keep those books coming!

I ended up with 5 answers matching Marie’s too. Kerfuffle is a fun word and not be you hear very often. I’ve enjoyed all the books I’ve read by Marie. Hope I win and get to lose myself in the Fatal series!

I agree with 4 of Marie’s answers. I definitely would not like to work in accounting. I worked for an accounting firm in their word processing department for about 8 months. It was SO boring! That is the least amount of time that I have ever been with a job since I started working over 12 years ago. Even my first job I stayed for 2 years! It was terrible!!

Have read everyone of your books absolutely loved everyone! Can’t wait for the next McCarthy book, stupid me read your new one way too fast now have to wait for next one next year. The fatal series is also fantastic can’t get enough of your books. Keep up the great writing I’m forever a fan and I get everyone I know to enjoy your books also. Sandy

I have loved Marie Force’s books since the I opened “Maid for Love” I have read alomst all of her books except the Fatal series I have the first 3!!! They are all on my tbr list and are the next series on my nook!!!!
I am hoping to someday have all of Marie’s books in paperback and all of the signed!!! Just a nice little thought!!!!

Thanks Cheryl! You can get most of my books signed in paperback format here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9WZRMGM. Next year when the Fatal Series and Green Mountain series release in paperback, I hope to work with a local bookstore to provide signed copies to readers. Join my mailing list at http://marieforce.com/ for more on that early next year.

It’s hard to say what my favorite word is. I love words, love playing with them, love reading them. I think they are powerful, healing,inspirational, and enlightening, but can also be hurtful and destructive.
And, btw, I love, love, love Marie’s books.

Hello Marie! My wit, or the lack thereof, wouldn’t thrill anyone. I tend to be a blunt thinker and speaker. I TRY to be circumspect with comments though. 🙂 Marie, we share a lot of the same dislikes: ignorance, accounting and rap noise. But we have a difference of opinion about cursing as my fave curse word is “shit.” Love your stories ’cause I love romantic suspense…the best combo there is, bar none. I’m sure glad you like what you do ’cause that means you’ll keep doing it. 🙂 jdh2690@gmail.com

LOL Jane–that was my fear, that my kids would tell their shrinks that among all the OTHER things I taught them, Fuck was my favorite word. So I’ve kept that one for REALLY important occasions such as dropping the oldest at college with the advice, “Don’t fuck it up.” That kinda thing! Your mom sounds fun!

Only 4 of my answers line up with Marie’s. One of those being about the rap music. That gets annoying very quickly.

I first stumbled onto Marie’s books after downloading Maid for Love free on Amazon. After that, I was hooked, and I’ve been working my way through that series ever since. I also got a friend hooked on them as well. She’s already read the entire series, and is anxious for more.

My husband loves it as much as I do! 😉 When we are by ourselves and funny bickering, there’s a lot of fuck you, no fuck YOU and then we giggle because we’re acting like idiots just because our kids aren’t around to hear us talking like that. Ahhh, 21 yrs of wedded bliss.

I am currently reading the Treading Water series. In the middle of the second book I found out Marie was giving a talk at our local library! Last Thursday I went to meet her. Such a lovely woman! And her books… I can’t read fast enough!

7 out of 10 line up … not bad, I think. I am a fan of Romantic Suspense and sorry to say I have not heard of this series, though it is now on my to-buy list. A writer friend recommended this blog interview and I cannot thank her enough. The chance to win and add to my literary collection is awesome. Thanks!

I would definitely be hearing the same reply for question 10! Most of my friends favor the F or C words! Personally ‘bollocks’ and ‘cocksucker’ are faves of mine. I love Marie’s Gansett series and can’t wait to start on the fatal series!

I agree with 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & love #10. I have not heard of this series until now, but plan on getting “with it” as I love romantic suspense & would love a little bit more in my life. BTW, I am a 63, widowed grandma of 16 & great grandma of 4!!!

Thanks for joining us Marie! I’ve just begun the Fatal series and am loving it! But I need to skip ahead because I love baseball. Would that throw me off to move directly from Fatal Affair to Fatal Mistake?

Great job as usual Rachel. I’m afraid I’m O for Seven unless we can add a mother in front of Marie’s number seven 🙂

Wow – kerfuffle… I didn’t know that word (French being my maternal language). I just LOVE Marie’s books, writing style, humor – the whole package!!! I haven’t gotten around to read the Fatal Series yet so I would love to win this!

I loved all of the Gansett books! I found them, bought them all on my Kindle, and went to town. Uh oh, I just finished #9. Now what? Now I start more of Marie’s books. We do agree on some of your answers to the quiz. I love the sound of a child’s laughter. I guess that’s why we adopted 4 of our grandchildren when they were little. The youngest is now 17. While I’m reading one of your other books, I will be waiting for #10.

Marie – you sold me on the Gansett Island series. It was such a wonderful addiction. My husband and I are planning a trip to Block Island next summer. Can’t wait purchase and start the Fatal Series and lose a little sleep.

As for the answers to your interview questions – I would have to say if I had to answer #10 (the heaven question) – it would be: “Girl – you fought me so hard to get you here (I am a 2 x cancer survivor), I am going to have to let you in although you and I BOTH know where you belong….LOL!

I’m a FATAL addict — to be completely honest, I’m really a FORCE addict. I’ve read all Marie’s books, loved them each & every one, and am always waiting for the next one. Can’t recommend her books highly enough — they’re amazing reads! Whoever wins this fab giveaway will be a lucky reader.

I have been reading Marie’s book for along time.I use to look up her name to see when she had another one coming out.Her writing is awesome and you fall in love with her characters.With all these independent writers coming out,you change and discover new authors.Not me,Marie will always be my go to author.Keep writing Marie,I love you.

I’m a voracious and picky reader, especially hate typos and loss of continuity, etc., But I love Marie Force. Started with 1 bundled with another author (maybe Linda Howard?) and have since bought and read all of them. Some a couple of times. Curious as to why all the books show almost a thousand pages and pages jump 3-4 instead of 1 but just curious, it doesn’t interrupt a great read. Thanks for the hours of reading treasure!

Just wanted to mention that I haven’t found the typos or continuity issues in MF that I have found in most other books, ereads or paper. So hats off to not only a great author but also a quality writer. Thanks again!

I just Love Marie’s books and have read them all. I’m excited about this giveaway because this is the only series I read out of order, and only because I was being cheap and depending on the library so I don’t own them and cannot go back to them. I sooooo hope I win so I can go back and read them in order….would be sooooooo much better!

Answers for 6, 8, and 8 would fit me to a tea! I am a teacher and wouldn’t want to do anything else! Love Marie’s books! I have read a couple of the Fatal books so I would love to get the whole series!

I love reading how everyone’s answers compare with Marie’s! Thank you so much to everyone who has visited and commented today. Keep those comments coming because there is still plenty of time to enter the drawing.

I want to remind everyone to be sure to check back here on Thursday, when the winner will be announced. The winner will have 10 days to contact Kiss and Thrill to claim their prize.

I like # 5 & 7 as well. I just love your books. The McCarthy Series is my favorite. I LOVE the way you write the series and all the interactions with the characters. I haven’t read the Fatal Series yet but plan to this winter. Thanks again for all your great books. 🙂

Oh Marie and Rachel, forgive me for joining the party so late! My daily routine has been off for awhile and I just realized it was Tues. With 150 comments, I’m thinking you didn’t miss me!
🙂

Wow, what a showing! And such a testament to how great your series is, Marie. I’m thrilled you are helping romantic suspense so much in a publishing world that keeps trying to tell us RS is dead. I LOVE the Fatal books and by our audience today zi am not alone.

Rachel, I have such a blast reading your ITAS interviews. Let’s see which question I haven’t answered yet…least favorite career. I think a school bus driver. Don’t know why that popped into my head. 🙂
Maybe a crime scene cleaner-upper.

Best of luck, Marie! We can hardly wait to host you again…at which time I wil be the very FIRST commenter.

I never really thought about the word “lover” before, but the more I do, the more I agree with Marie. And I think the only time I’ve ever used it in a book was ironically, so it must have been in my subconscious. 🙂